When wildlife travelers (particularly safari fans) discuss the fastest animals in the world, a particular cat from the small cat lineage (Felinae) almost always enters the conversation: the cheetah.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cheetah may be famous for its speed, but it is only one of many record-holding animals in the natural world. Across land, sea, ...

Greyhounds can reach up to 45 miles per hour when sprinting. They are one of the oldest breeds in the world, dating back to ancient Egypt. No doubt about it, greyhound dogs are quick. Famous for being ...

The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometres per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can reach speeds of 75 and ...

Some animals are so quick, zoologists have only been able to examine the physics of their 'bite' in recent years with the ...

When you think of fast animals, the cheetah usually takes the spotlight—but it's far from the only speedster in the animal kingdom. Countless creatures on land, in the air, and in the water can reach ...